Results/Photos

Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Emily Korby #3520 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Finish After Mid-Race Recovery Emily started the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with a consistent pace, clocking in her first mile at 10:58. Her pace slowed notably on Hayes Hill, as seen in the 3rd mile with a split time of 16:24, reflecting the steepness of the course at that point. This challenge impacted her placements, as she dropped to 7957th overall and 1156th in her division by the 4th mile. However, her strong finish began at mile 6, with a significant pace improvement to 10:13, enhancing her standing to 6709th overall and 963rd in her division. Overall, Emily completed the race with a final time of 1:40:37, maintaining an average pace of 13:30 min/mile. A notable point was her recovery in pace in the last two miles. Focus on maintaining a steadier pace through mid-race segments could provide a beneficial strategy for future races. Good job representing LinkedIn with a strong recovery finish!